Olympus VG-110 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VG-110 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the VG-110 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VG-110 was brought out 4 years before the Q-S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VG-110 matches up vs the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VG-110 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VG-110 compared to the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and Q-S1 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The VG-110 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older VG-110 will be behind in sensor tech.